Chapter 10: Dangerous

Kagome lay awake that night, her mind spinning and lips buzzing.

Inuyasha had left a few hours ago when he heard Naraku and the others return.

The moment he had left Kagome and broke into a smile…although it quickly faded.

What had she been doing? She shouldn't be kissing him…she was a prisoner!….her dad was dead…her mother was dead….and Souta….Souta was locked up being tortured somewhere deep in the darkness of this hellish bunker.

But when she kissed Inuyasha…everything…every problem seemed to just…vanish. It was like none of this had ever happened, and she was happy. She craved that feeling, she loved the freeness that he gave to her…

But was it real?

Did she really have feeling for Inuyasha? Or… was she using him just to escape for a few precious moments.

She didn't like to think about it…

…….WITH INUYASHA………

The night of the New Moon was over. Inuyasha smiled as he watched his fingernails grow as he transformed. A shiver rushed through him as his hair turned back to it pale silver and his ears reappeared on the top of his head with a cold rush through his veins. A dull ache consumed his jaw as he felt the tips of his fangs touch his lips.

When the transformation was complete he sat on the edge of his bed.

"Kagome," he whispered.

Her scent was still fresh in his mind…so close, so clear and intoxicating.

He knew now that he could never hate Kagome, he never had…

The feeling he felt for her wasn't hate…quite the opposite actually.

Suddenly there was a swift knock on his door and Miroku's head popped through the opening.

"What's wrong?" Inuyasha asked when he spotted the mellow look on his friend's face.

"Naraku wants to see you…" he said, his eyes questioning, "he said to bring Kagome."

Inuyasha shot out of bed and hurried out the door.

What was going on this time?

"He sounded mad Inuyasha," Miroku stopped his friend, "be careful."

Inuyasha nodded and then continued down the hall.

He was after the jewel. That must be it. He had waited long enough, and now he would force Kagome to tell him where it was…

When he finally reached her room, he was surprised to see that Sango already had Kagome out the door. The pair were grasping hands and Kagome's eyes lit up when she saw Inuyasha.

"What's going on Inuyasha?" Sango asked, "I was told to bring Kagome to Naraku."

"He thinks that she knows where the jewel is," Inuyasha sighed, running a hand through his hair.

"I do know where it is," Kagome snapped.

Inuyasha ignored her, "We should go."

The group traveled down the dark halls, all the while Inuyasha had the urge to grab Kagome and run as far away as he could get them. Something in his gut told him that what ever was about to happen, wouldn't be good.

When they reached the elevator, Miroku was there waiting for them.

"What's going on Miroku?" Sango released Kagome's hand and went to Miroku.

He shook his head, his violet eyes confused, "I don't know anymore then you do. All I was told was to make sure that only Inuyasha and Kagome go up."

Sango clenched her fists," What's Naraku planning?"

"I don't know Sango," Miroku replied, "What do you think Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha shrugged, "How the hell should I know?"

There was a long pause as they all stood and thought…

…….WITH KAGOME……….

Kagome hated awkward pauses…but what she hated even more was the look on Inuyasha's face. He looked almost…scared. But why? What did he know?

"Maybe you two should hurry," Sango sighed, "I hate to think of Naraku's temper. He'll be pissed if you keep him waiting."

Inuyasha nodded and walked into the elevator, Kagome followed him in. as the doors closed Kagome saw Sango looked worriedly at Miroku. She smiled softly when she saw Miroku take Sango's hand in his and give it a reassuring squeeze. Sango was blushing, but gripped his hand in response.

The doors closed softly with a short ding and they were moving up.

Kagome look over at Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha?" she asked, "Are you ok? I mean, you've been so-"

She was cut off when Inuyasha's lips suddenly crashed against Kagome's. She gripped onto the front of his shirt as she began to loose her balance, but she soon found herself pushed roughly against the elevator wall.

This was… unexpected…

…….WITH INUYASHA…….

He had no idea what made him do it….he had glanced at her in the elevator and had the sudden thought that this might be the last time they were alone. What if Naraku had found the jewel some other way and was planning to kill her? All of his emotions seemed to boil to the surface and he couldn't help himself, he needed to vent.

She didn't seem to be objecting too much either. She had recovered quickly and was kissing him back.

He pushed her against the wall when she began to sway, and one of his hands tangled in her hair while the other went to her lower back as he pushed her against him.

His amber eyes shot open in surprise when he felt her tongue slip into his mouth. A small smiled crossed his lips as he returned the favor.

All of a sudden the elevator jerked and the sound of the ding made them jump apart.

………WITH KAGOME……..

Kagome groaned inwardly when the elevator stopped. She wished that she could spend forever in that elevator…

Just as she was about to walk out Inuyasha whispered in her ear.

"No matter what happens Kagome…" and then he walked past her, putting on a straight face.

She wasn't quite sure what he had meant, but she couldn't help but feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

They walked into the room, Inuyasha had her roughly by the upper arm to give the impression of her being the prisoner that she was.

Kagome's heart began to beat faster with nerves when she noticed Naraku sitting alone in the room. He was sitting in a leather chair, a small lamp shadowing his face in a menacing way. Kagome had never seen him alone before, and the possibilities began to run through her mind.

Naraku smirked at the pair as he laced his long fingers together, resting his chin on them. His blood red eyes watched Kagome intently as she was stopped in front of him, Inuyasha at her side. The promise of pain in his eyes made Kagome want to turn and run, but she held his gaze.

"It's time Kagome," his chilling voice cut through the long silence.

His eyes left hers for a moment and glanced at something else. When Kagome realized he was staring intently at her arm she looked down to see that Inuyasha was still holding onto it, but in a gentle way. Inuyasha himself didn't seem to notice that he was still touching her.

Kagome flushed, "You can let go of me now," she snapped at Inuyasha, hopping to pass off her blush as annoyance.

Inuyasha looked confused for a moment but then dropped his hand.

"Feh," he hissed as he crossed his arms across his chest.

Naraku looked over Inuyasha a moment, his eyes displeased and hard. Inuyasha held his gaze, hatred obvious in their depths. With a small smirk he looked back at Kagome.

"It's time Kagome," he repeated.

"What are you talking about Naraku?" Kagome hissed.

Naraku stood up then and stood almost nose to nose with Kagome. His warm breath on her lips made her want to jump back in reaction, but she found that she couldn't command her body to move.

With a smile, Naraku stepped away from her, turning her back on the pair. Kagome took this moment to look at Inuyasha in question. He merely shrugged.

"I've waited long enough Kagome," Naraku's voice was so soft that Kagome had to strain her ears to hear him, "It's time that you revealed the location of the Shikon Jewel."

The overpowering urge to say 'up your ass and around the corner' almost made Kagome smile, but she kept a straight face. She had to remember…he still had Souta…and until he was safe, she had to cooperate.

But even if she did tell him where the jewel was, there was no doubt in her mind that Naraku wouldn't kill them both anyway.

She could see Naraku's reflection in the glass as he looked out onto the flat dark landscape of god-knows-where.

"Do I need to repeat myself Kagome?" Naraku asked, "Or should I assume that you lied to me and don't know where the jewel is?"

Suddenly, Naraku turned on her, a gun pointed to her chest.

…….peachy…….

"I wasn't lying…I know where the jewel is," she mumbled.

At least…she thought she did….

"I suggest you get to the location before my patience runs out," Naraku said.

"Let Souta go safe first, then I'll tell you," she said.

Naraku smirked, "For a girl who has a gun pointed at her, you sure don't hesitate to spit out demands."

It was Kagome's time to smirk, "I'm the only one who knows where the jewel shard is, so I'll make whatever demands I want. Let my brother go…."

Naraku's eyes flashed with rage for a moment as he just glared at Kagome. Then, a small smirk crept to the edge of his thin lips.

Kagome became uneasy…why was he smiling?

"I don't think so Kagome. Your brother is the leverage I need to keep you compliant," Naraku smirked.

"Then no deal."

"But…" Naraku's eyes glanced beside Kagome.

At first she was confused, until she realized what was happening.

He was looking at Inuyasha….and suddenly…

…the gun wasn't pointed at her anymore…

Inuyasha looked as surprised as she did, "What the fuck are you doing Naraku?"

Naraku laughed lightly, "Don't play dumb Inuyasha. You were colder then your brother Sesshomaru a few months ago. I knew I had made a mistake in sending you after the girl. You started to change…you let your weak…human…emotions get in the way. I thought of removing you from the mission…but I knew it was already to late. You had become infatuated with the girl. And I've been hearing rumors from Kanna…"

He looked at Kagome then, his eyes looking her up and down.

"She makes a beautiful whore Inuyasha, but I wouldn't get too attached. She won't be alive much longer at this rate…and neither will you."

Kagome could hear Inuyasha growling deep in his chest.

"Fuck you Naraku…" he hissed.

Naraku laughed openly, looking back at Kagome.

"Let's cut to the chase girl. Tell me the location of the jewel, or I'll kill Inuyasha…" Naraku hissed.

Kagome could feel desperation and rage boil in her veins as her powers increased.

"Don't even think about using those powers," Naraku whispered, "You haven't used then a while, and I bet my bullet will go through Inuyasha's skull before you even build up enough power to protect him…"

Tears stung her eyes as his words sunk in…he was right…

Not only could she loose Souta…but Inuyasha too…

She wouldn't allow it.

"Alright," she hissed, "I'll tell you where the jewel is."

The smile that crossed Naraku's face then made her realize that she had just made a huge mistake….